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Rich Diversity & Potential Medicinal Value of Endemic Sri Lankan Plant: Jeffreycia zeylanica
(2022-12-27)
The genus Jeffreycia consists of about 109 species to have medicinal properties. Jeffreycia
zeylanica (Family: Asteraceae) is commonly referred to as “Heen-botiya, Papula or Pupula in
Sinhala and Kappilay or Kuppilay ...
Mirabilis jalapa Linn.: A Folklore Ayurvedic Medicinal Plant in Sri Lanka
(2022-11-24)
Mirabilis jalapa Linn. (Nyctaginaceae), commonly referred to as the Four O'clock plant (Sinhala
name: Hendirikka), is a popular ornamental plant grown for the beauty of its flowers and used in
folklore remedies. This ...
Review on Artocarpus nobilis Thw. (Moraceae): An Endemic Plant of Sri Lanka
(2022-10-22)
The genus Artocarpus consists of about 50 species of large evergreen trees with various medicinal
and economical uses. Artocarpus nobilis (Family: Moraceae) is commonly referred to as Ceylon
breadfruit and it is endemic ...